Nutrition

If you are older than 50, macular degeneration is something you should be thinking about. Its a leading cause of vision loss with aging. I believe it is almost completely preventable. Good diet, healthy lifestyle, and specific nutrients that I’ve mentioned in past issues are a place to begin. If you already have macular degeneration, … Read more

The fifth natural magic bullet is chromium picolinate. This nutrient is well known for it is ability to improve glucose tolerance. The results of a four-month study demonstrated that daily supplementation with 1,000 mcg of chromium picolinate significantly enhanced the action of insulin. The trial involved 29 overweight individuals with a family history of diabetes. … Read more

The fourth natural magic bullet is alpha lipoic acid (ALA). A placebo-controlled study of 72 adult diabetics found that oral ALA improved insulin sensitivity up to 25%. The researchers used daily doses from 600-1,800 mg for four weeks. Similar effects have been seen in mice. Leading antioxidant authority Lester Packer has studied ALA extensively in … Read more

The third magic bullet is Gymnema sylvestre, an herb from India. Its name means sugar destroyer and that is exactly what it does. Regular blood tests show this herb can work wonders with glucose levels. If you are diabetic, you know that a test called hemoglobin A1c is a measure of your average blood sugar … Read more

The second natural magic bullet is cinnamon, which is one of the most researched herbs in diabetes treatment. Many companies are trying to process cinnamon into a drug they can patent. But you do not need to wait for a drug. The cinnamon you buy at your grocery story has everything you need. Researchers proved … Read more